Life Should #17

Be forgiving  

It's just the right thing to do.  So... see below (Life Should #18)

I personally struggle with this one every single day because it's easier to hold grudges than, well, not.  Being “affronted” in the short term is invigorating, gives a focus for your anger while forgiving means you have to let go of that anger often times without any recognition or remorse from your antagonist.  So frustrating, I know. 

However, as difficult as it is to admit being forgiving feels so much better than feeling affronted and bitter in the end.  So what if your antagonist will never understand - shame on them.  We get to choose what we do and how we handle each situation.  We are in control. Being forgiving does NOT mean being a push-over.  And don’t forget, just because you forgive, does not mean you have to continue on as things were if it’s not healthy for you. 

And, as I said, being forgiving is absolutely the right thing to do, we should not discount the importance of doing what’s right.

[Thought to be considered while eating a World Peace Cookie. Be at peace with forgiveness (always easier with a cookie).]